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Originally Posted by comcor
It's a combination of the two.
If there were very few checks, but a fine of €10,000, there wouldn't be much evasion.
If there were loads of checks and a relatively low fine, it would have the same effect.
The second is probably preferable as you don't unduly punish people who have made a genuine mistake like losing their ticket. However, it requires more resources be invested.
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It is about striking a balance. The most honest 10% will go to extraordinary measures to pay. Most people will normally buy a ticket. The least honest 5% will go to extraordinary measures to not pay - it can cost money to make some of these people to pay. It is about chasing the middle group, in particular the last 5-20%.